May 13, 2026
SCHOOL NEWS:
For students attending Junior Prom:
In order to attend student activities such as Junior Prom, students must be in school for at least 50% of the school day. Students who arrive at 7:25 are eligible to be dismissed at 10:01 (after period 4). A link to a google form was emailed to parents on Tuesday. Please make sure your parents complete this form in order to grant you permission to be dismissed from school early. For those students who arrive after 7:25, please be advised that it is important for you to be in school for at least half of the school day in order for your attendance at Junior Prom to be in good standing. Failure to do so may prohibit your ability to attend. Advisors and administrators will be checking attendance throughout the day to ensure that all students attending Junior Prom meet these requirements.
Junior Prom will be held at the Marriott in Hartford, CT. All students will have their bags checked upon entry into the venue. If you park at the Marriott garage, the price is $11.
Please know, the latest students can enter prom is 7:00 PM. Any student(s) arriving after that time will not be permitted. In addition, once students decide to leave prom for the night, they will not be readmitted.
It’s time for “this date in history.” On May 13, 1897, the Columbia Electric Vehicle under the entrepreneurship of Albert Pope, conducted the first demonstration of an electric car. Topping out at 15 mph, the vehicle was marketed as the next step in transportation to replace the horse-drawn carriage. Electricity, however, was very expensive and the electric power, battery charged vehicle was quickly surpassed by gas-powered vehicles. On May 13, 1973 a famous showdown occurred between Bobby Riggs and Margaret Court. A critic of women’s tennis, Riggs originally challenged Billy Jean King who initially refused. Riggs defeated Court, but Billie Jean King would accept a second invitation to play. She beat Riggs on September 20, 1973 and won $100,000. The publicity surrounding these events helped elevate the notoriety of the women’s game which became an even bigger win for the sport of tennis. Thanks for listening to this date in history.
CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES:
Bonjour, Le Lynx members! Join us for our FINAL cooking event of the year on Thursday, May 14th from 2:15–4:00 p.m. in the Annex Kitchen! Come celebrate an amazing year with delicious French-inspired treats and fun with friends! On the menu: Chocolate Crêpes topped with whipped cream, strawberries, bananas, and Nutella; Stuffed Croissant Bites; Mini French Bread Pizzas; and Chocolate “Petit Beurre” Sandwiches. Don’t miss this tasty end-of-year celebration! Please see Ayden Kennedy or Mr. Ly with any questions.
Win FREE sushi ! Fill out the answers to these trivia facts CORRECTLY, and your name is automatically entered into the raffle to win a gift certificate to Kobe Japanese Restaurant.
Students, teachers, all staff are welcome. Two winners will be announced on Wednesday, May 20th! Join us at the Asian Culture Fair on Wednesday, May 20, in the Annex Cafeteria from 2:15 to 3:15. Enjoy great Cultural Entertainment, Trivia and Food! Use this link to enter the raffle for free sushi: Win free sushi